CORN RM 2 — NGS PT0539 — Haakon County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8212
Latitude
44.168644°
Longitude
-101.667556°
Ortho h
761.33 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of fundamental control points distributed across the United States. Located in Haakon County, South Dakota at coordinates 44.16864° N, 101.66756° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal geodetic control. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided the framework for accurate surveying, mapping, and spatial referencing across regions. The NGS network remains essential for maintaining consistent coordinate systems and supporting professional surveying activities. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks ensure the integrity of the geodetic datum and enable surveyors to establish reliable local control networks. Although elevation data is not recorded in this registry entry, the station's position contributes to the broader network's utility for cadastral, engineering, and scientific applications throughout the region.

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CORN RM 2 — NGS PT0539 — Haakon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8212 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 761.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 44.168644°, -101.667556°, corresponding to 44° 10′ 7.12″ N, 101° 40′ 3.20″ W in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like CORN RM 2 — NGS PT0539 — Haakon County, US to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)44.168644, -101.667556
WGS84 (DMS)44° 10′ 7.12″ N, 101° 40′ 3.20″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation761.33 m
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Geodetic context in United States

The national geodetic reference in United States is maintained by National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The active datum is NAD83(2011) / NATRF2022 (active). Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in United States you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in United States from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

US NGS · triangulation station
CORN — NGS PT0541 — Haakon County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CORN RM 1 — NGS PT0543 — Haakon County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CORN 2 RM 3 — NGS PT0544 — Haakon County, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CORN 2 — NGS PT0542 — Haakon County, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CORN 2 RM 4 — NGS PT0540 — Haakon County, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CORN 2 AZ MK — NGS PT0538 — Haakon County, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CORN RM 2 — NGS PT0539 — Haakon County, US?

CORN RM 2 — NGS PT0539 — Haakon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8212 and sits at an elevation of 761.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CORN RM 2 — NGS PT0539 — Haakon County, US?

The position of CORN RM 2 — NGS PT0539 — Haakon County, US in WGS84 is 44.168644°, -101.667556° (decimal), or 44° 10′ 7.12″ N, 101° 40′ 3.20″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 14N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.